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AC05 DEN

2007 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

38,671 mi
Last recorded38,671 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Golf84,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC05 DEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 38,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 38,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens need polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens need polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 22,856 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 22,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 22,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 22,263 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 20,297 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 19,584 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 17,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 16,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 15,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 14,236 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 12,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2014 9,859 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 9,859 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 7,309 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 6,184 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 5,092 miles

SERVICE NOW! warning light on.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 4,334 miles

The front wiper blades are juddering and are smeering the windscreen.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AC05 DEN is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 84,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC05 DEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC05 DEN registered?

AC05 DEN is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 January 2007.

Is AC05 DEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC05 DEN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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